3 weeks post-op and exercising and still sore

[Shawna39 3]

Hi everyone I am 3 weeks post-op and I am exercising up to a hour now. Before I it never really hurted now I am sore could I be pushing it to soon?

[jasmomo 2]

I have no idea on your question as I haven't had my sleeve yet but just wanted to say congratulations on your weight loss so far! That's amazing and very encouraging. Most people I've read have waited at least a month or so to begin excercising so good for you for feeling up to doing it sooner!

[Shawna39 3]

Hi jasmomo thank you my surgeon office told me to walk when I first had surgery. After my 1 week appointment I asked if I could exercise my old routine without putting pressure on my stomach he agreed to it but I think I might am pushing it.

[Beckyyb93 225]

Hi jasmomo thank you my surgeon office told me to walk when I first had surgery. After my 1 week appointment I asked if I could exercise my old routine without putting pressure on my stomach he agreed to it but I think I might am pushing it.

If you feel like your pushing it then you should probably slow down, you have the rest of your life to exercise and it's really important right now to listen to your body! Also, if you are having any trouble getting your Water and Protein requirements that could be a reason for getting sore so just take it easy

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I found when I started back exercising I really needed to up the calories and add in a few carbs (fruits, veggies). I was only taking in about 300-400 calories a day (3-4 weeks out) and it just wanted enough to give me the energy I needed for exercising, so any exercise felt bad. Once I upped the calories some, exercising is much easier.

Of course, you're still not very far out so you might try a combo of increasing your calories some and lightening up on exercise a little. My surgeon told me to do what I felt like doing -- sounds like you're doing a little more than your body likes.

[Shawna39 3]

Thank you everyone for the advice I will slow it down!

[Zoey716 98]

@@Shawna39 - at 3 weeks out - you should only be doing light cardio. Walking/treadmill/elliptical. No weights. No ab work. Your tiny tummy is still trying to heal. The incisions need time to heal. I wasn't allowed to lift anything over 10llbs until 8 weeks out. Please contact out surgeon and ask what your restrictions are and what you should and should not be doing. You could be causing injury if you are doing too much too soon.

[Shawna39 3]

Thank you for your advice everyone !